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A Perspective That Strong Public Action Is Needed To Deal With The Problems of Soil Erosion

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  • Libby, Lawrence W.

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There is substantial rationale for strong public programs for soil conservation. In the presence of uncertainty about erosion-yiel4conservation- revenue linkages and the relative importance of soil in future production technologies, government should exercise caution with the productive capacity of soil. Government should protect the option of relying on the soil component of agricultural production. A non-marginal policy change in this area would be to establish the legal obligation of government to hold soil productivity in a "public trust" on behalf of all citizens.

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  • Libby, Lawrence W., 1982. "A Perspective That Strong Public Action Is Needed To Deal With The Problems of Soil Erosion," 1982 Annual Meeting, August 1-4, Logan, Utah 279215, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea82:279215
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.279215
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    1. Clifton B. Luttrell, 1980. "Our \\"shrinking\\" farmland: mirage or potential crisis?," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 62(Oct), pages 11-18.
    2. Christensen, Lee A. & Miranowski, John A., 1982. "PERCEPTIONS, ATTITUDES AND RISK: Overlooked Variables in Formulating Public Policy on Soil Conservation and Water Quality," 1982 Annual Meeting, August 1-4, Logan, Utah 279212, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    3. Libby, Lawrence W., 1981. "Policy Alternatives to Manage Supply Conservation of Soil and Water Resources," Staff Paper Series 200638, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
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